MS Teams - Can't Add Reaction to Message During a Meeting

Issue/Question

  • Why can't I add a reaction (smile, heart, etc.) to a message?

Environment

  • Oregon State University
  • Microsoft Teams

Explanation

In some cases, reactions to a message don't work. This specific case is while you are part of a Teams meeting, and unable to add the reaction within the desktop Teams "Chat" area.

Resolution

  1. Within the current / active Teams meeting, open the chat from the "chat bubble" at the top
  2. Hover over a message.
  3. Add your reaction to the message.

Assistance

For assistance, contact the Service Desk.

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Details

Article ID: 133239
Created
Wed 7/14/21 10:07 AM
Modified
Thu 12/15/22 11:53 AM